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FV05 VTL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,238 mi
Last recorded167,238 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 167,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 162,338 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 162,338 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 148,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 146,282 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR INNER X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 135,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm and inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm and inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heat shields and under tray fitted to underside when under inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2017 128,337 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 128,336 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2016 124,149 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

battery loose but not insecure

oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sub frame bush casing deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sub frame bush casing deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2016 124,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sub frame bush casing deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sub frame bush casing deteriorated

Offside Rear nail in tread

battery loose but not insecure

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,423 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside reg light dull

Fail 2 Jun 2015 120,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside reg light dull

Pass 9 Jun 2014 116,117 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 113,007 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 112,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 112,988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,679 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 86,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 75,046 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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FV05 VTL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV05 VTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV05 VTL registered?

FV05 VTL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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